Famous people and celebrities born in February 1930

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1930! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• Feb. 1 Hussain Muhammad Ershad

  Prominent Bangladeshi military general and political leader who served as the 10th President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990, playing a...

• Feb. 1 Shahabuddin Ahmed

  Prominent Bangladeshi judge and politician who served as the 12th President of Bangladesh, contributing significantly to the country's...

• Feb. 3 Kenneth Anger

  Influential experimental filmmaker, author, and artist known for avant-garde cinema and underground films exploring themes of sexuality and...

• Feb. 4 Jim Loscutoff

  Professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics during the 1950s and early 1960s, known for his tough defensive play and...

• Feb. 5 Liliane Wouters

  Prominent Belgian poet and playwright known for her significant contributions to contemporary Belgian literature, with a notable body of...

• Feb. 9 Garner Ted Armstrong

  Prominent American televangelist and religious broadcaster who founded the Intercontinental Church of God and was a significant figure in...

• Feb. 10 Robert Wagner

  Robert Wagner is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Hart to Hart,' 'It Takes a Thief,' and 'Switch,' as well as films including 'A Kiss Before Dying' and the 'Austin Powers' series. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Wagner became a television star in the 1970s and has maintained a presence … [bio]

• Feb. 10 E. L. Konigsburg

  Acclaimed American author and illustrator known for her significant contributions to children's and young adult literature, winning multiple...

• Feb. 12 Arlen Specter

  Arlen Specter was a prominent United States Senator from Pennsylvania who served from 1981 to 2011, known for his moderate Republican stance...

• Feb. 13 Ernst Fuchs

  Ernst Fuchs was a prominent Austrian artist known for his multifaceted creative talents in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and stage...

• Feb. 14 Harry Mathews

  Harry Mathews was an influential American experimental writer associated with the Oulipo group, known for his innovative and avant-garde...

• Feb. 15 Bruce Dawe

  Renowned Australian poet and academic known for his significant contributions to contemporary Australian literature.

• Feb. 15 Jean Bonfils

  French Catholic priest who served as bishop emeritus of Nice, contributing to the religious leadership in southeastern France.

• Feb. 16 Dennis Elwell

  British professional astrologer known for his extensive work in astrological research and journalism.

• Feb. 17 Ruth Rendell

  Renowned British crime novelist who wrote over 20 psychological thrillers, winning numerous prestigious awards including the Gold Dagger.

• Feb. 18 Gahan Wilson

  Renowned American cartoonist famous for his distinctive dark humor and macabre illustrations, particularly in The New Yorker magazine.

• Feb. 18 Theodore C Freeman in Haverford

  US Air Force captain and NASA astronaut from Haverford, Pennsylvania, who was part of the early space exploration era.

• Feb. 19 John Frankenheimer

  Renowned American film and television director who pioneered dramatic television productions in the 1950s and later became a celebrated...

• Feb. 19 K. Viswanath

  Legendary Indian film director, actor, and screenwriter who significantly influenced South Indian cinema, particularly Telugu cinema.

• Feb. 22 Marni Nixon

  Renowned American soprano known as the 'Ghostess Supremest' for dubbing singing voices for leading actresses in classic musicals like West...

• Feb. 22 Pierre Juquin

  French communist politician and trade unionist who played a significant role in the French Communist Party during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 22 Jean Bobet

  Professional French road cyclist and brother of the famous cyclist Louison Bobet, who was a three-time Tour de France winner.

• Feb. 23 Jef Geeraerts

  Flemish writer and former Belgian Congo colonial administrator who transitioned to writing after returning to Belgium following the Congo's...

• Feb. 25 Wendy Beckett

  British nun and renowned art historian who became a popular television art critic in the 1990s, known for her insightful and engaging BBC...

• Feb. 26 Lazar Berman in Leningrad

  Renowned Russian classical pianist who achieved third place in a Budapest competition in 1956, known for his exceptional interpretative...

• Feb. 27 Joanne Woodward

  Joanne Woodward is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist, renowned for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater. She rose to prominence in the late 1950s and is especially celebrated for her Academy Award-winning role in 'The Three Faces of Eve.' [bio]

• Feb. 28 Leon Cooper

  Renowned physicist and Nobel laureate who made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of superconductivity.

• Feb. 28 Gavin MacLeod

  American actor best known for his roles in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'The Love Boat'.

• Feb. 28 Pierre Jansen

  French composer and musician known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.